Jasminum officinale, known as the common jasmine or simply jasmine, is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae. It is native to the Caucasus, northern Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Himalayas, Tajikistan, India, Nepal and western China. It is also known as summer jasmine, poet’s jasmine, white jasmine, true jasmine or jessamine.Sweet Yellow Jasmine and sweet-scented yellow Jasmine are very popular herbs due to their aromatic and aphrodisiac properties. Jasmine Flowers are commonly used to scent Jasmine tea, and many types of Jasmine Flowers can be used to produce perfumes and incense. Approximately 18 cups to 1 pound Storage: Airtight container in cool, dry place. Best Used By: Two years from date of purchase.